Geneva Graduate Institute students enrolled in either a master or PhD programme have the opportunity to study and carry our research at a partner institution.
Our “outgoing” students will explore new cultures, different academic environments and might even learn a new foreign language. There are also potential opportunities to conduct research, either in the field or in an archival setting.
All currently enrolled students may access resources about previous exchange experiences and general partner information.
Login using the password sent from the Exchange Programmes Office during the autumn semester.
A number of scholarship opportunities are available to PhD students who wish to carry out research abroad.
Participation in the exchange programme is regulated by the Institute’s Academic Regulations and Implementation Guidelines (master and PhD).
Master students:
PhD students:
Students applying for scholarships from the Geneva Graduate Institute will be assessed independently of their participation in the exchange programme; it will have no effect on eligibility or the amount of funding attributed.
Swiss European Mobility Programme
The Swiss European Mobility Programme (SEMP) through the Swiss national agency, Movetia, provides funding for Geneva Graduate Institute students participating in an exchange programme at a European partner institution (outside of Switzerland).
Eligibility conditions:
This programme has replaced Erasmus+ in Switzerland. The funding will be awarded to eligible students who complete the required paperwork (it is not based on financial needs). The total amount of the scholarship is, in principle, CHF 1,900 (this amount may vary depending on the funds available from Movetia).
If you are interested in scholarships for internships, click here.
Other scholarship opportunities can be found on the Swissuniversities website.
Once you have been accepted by your host university, there are a number of things to consider and arrange. Preparing for an exchange is exciting, but it can also seem a little overwhelming.
Academic steps
Administrative steps
Representing the Geneva Graduate Institute
Please remember that you are a representative of the Geneva Graduate Institute during the time of your exchange programme and, as such, you should endeavour to leave a good impression at the host university.
Our exchange programmes would not be possible without the reciprocal exchange of students, so please avail of all opportunities to motivate students from your host university to apply to the Geneva Graduate Institute. We also encourage you to participate in any promotional events such as exchange programme information sessions that take place at your host institute.
I can’t recommend the semester abroad experience highly enough. It was absolutely incredible […] Breathtakingly beautiful, Hong Kong is a marvel of modern architecture and ancient nature. Of course, it’s the people you meet and the things you do that real
My semester in Rome was a great experience. If you want to learn the language, plunge into a different cultural context, or simply want to live in a fascinating city for a while, I highly recommend you doing an exchange.
Waseda University allowed me to top off the Institute’s academic rigor with lessons from many regional experts [...] Matching such luxury with Tokyo’s ever-fluorescent streets made my semester an immersive professional and leisurely treat.
The time I spent in Boston was one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life. I had the chance to discover a vibrant city full of possibilities and which is academically outstanding.
While the primary reason I wanted to go to Zurich was academic, I enjoyed a great experience in every aspect of my exchange semester. Both ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich are located among the most outstanding buildings in the city center.
Contact us if you have any questions or concerns related to the exchange: